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Social Worker MSW

Hamilton, ON
  • Number of positions available : 1

  • 43.4056 to 58.3064 $ according to experience
  • Full time
  • Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible

The Social Worker will provide services as required between the two units, 7 South and B2 North. The services provide range from psycho-social assessment and treatment; crisis intervention; advocacy; supportive counseling; consultation; discharge planning; palliative care; patient/family/staff education; and liaising with community resources.
Qualifications

1. Current Certificate of Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers as a Social Worker
2. Baccalaureate or Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work
3. Excellent knowledge of community support and placement services
4. Minimum 2 years recent experience working with a stroke population within the last 2 years
5. Knowledge of Healthcare Consent Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Child and Family Services Act
6. Excellent crisis intervention and communication skills
7. Proven ability to work as a member of interdisciplinary healthcare teams, working both independently and collaboratively in a variety of settings
8. Proven ability to organize and prioritize patient caseload across several programs
9. Hospital-based clinical experience in an acute care and rehabilitation setting

 

 

Please note that all Social Worker postings are posted at the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) rate (unless MSW is required). Should the successful applicant possess a Masters of Social Work (MSW) and provide proof they will be adjusted to the MSW rate to correctly reflect the level of education in accordance with the letter of understanding.


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